Paradise of Costa Rica

Call it the land of peace or a perfect tourist getaway, Costa Rica is one of the few Latin American countries that not only promises a spectacular vacation, but also mild climatic conditions and medical tourism much to the delight of every tourist.

Bordered by Nicaragua to the north, Panama to the southeast, the Pacific Ocean to the west, and the Caribbean Sea to the east, this 'rich coast' boasts of hosting seven natural wonders, the Cocos Island, the Arenal Volcano, the Chirripo Mountain, Celeste River, Tortuguero Canals, Poás Volcano and the Monteverde Reserve.

The country's main competitive advantage is its well-established system of national parks and protected areas that cover around 23.4% of the country's land area.

It is not only a home to rich variety of flora and fauna, but also contains 5% of the world's biodiversity.

Costa Rica's main tourist attractions are its natural parks and biological reserves.

Manuel Antonio, Tortuguero, Cahuita, and the parks around the volcanoes Poas, Arenal and Irazu are amongst the most favoured destination of foreign tourists.

The Latin American country can be a heaven for beach lovers. The country has 13 beautiful beaches, with Manuel Antonio Beach at the Manuel Antonio National Park being the most popular one.

Apart from Manuel Antonio, three other beaches are also contained within the limits of this park: Espadilla Sur, Teldoro, and Playita.

Along with Cuba, Mexico, Panama, Colombia, Brasil, and Chile, Costa Rica has become a popular destinations for medical tourism.

It has 20 medical centres, including small clinics and private hospitals, with international certification.

Due to its natural attractions, many health tourists, especially Americans, combine their treatment with ecotourism and offer an opportunity to their family or companions to be entertained while the patient undergoes the medical procedure.